Saturday: 7:30am-8:30pm)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker assesses and evaluates patients’ and families’ social, psychosocial, and environmental situations to determine patient needs. The role requires knowledge of the disease entity and common medical interventions in the assigned service area. The Social Worker develops timely options and treatment plans, provides direct services to patients and families, coordinates referrals and services, and advocates for patients and families. The position is based at Mount Sinai West in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) and follows a full-time day schedule on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The role may include supervision of social work interns.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Knowledge of social work services, theories, techniques, community resources, and agencies.
Related experience in the social service and/or health care field; preferably one year in a medical setting, which may include related field placement.
New York State Department of Education licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Nice To Haves

Preferably one year of experience in a medical setting; related field placement may count.

Responsibilities

Develop options and treatment plans in a timely manner.
Provide direct services to patients and families, selecting treatment modalities and casework techniques that align with assessments and identified goals.
Identify, select, access, and refer patients to appropriate community resources.
Monitor, coordinate, and manage activities for high-risk psychosocial patients to support implementation of multiple services.
Advocate for patients and families by interpreting their needs to other disciplines and community agencies and eliciting cooperation.
Identify and help the team manage obstacles to treatment and discharge plans.
Provide psychoeducation to patients and families.
Apply knowledge of child protection, elder abuse, and domestic violence policies and protocols.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and staff meetings.
Document in the medical record in accordance with Department of Social Work and/or regulatory agency standards.
May supervise social work interns.